Shah Rukh Khan Recalls Divya Bharti’s Death: “I Was Supposed to Do Another Film With Her”

✨ Remembering the bond between SRK and his Deewana co-star, as he opens up about the shock of her sudden demise in 1993.

April 7, 2025: Before turning 20, Divya Bharti had taken Bollywood by storm, starring in over 20 films and winning accolades like the Filmfare Award for Best Debut. Her sudden passing on April 5, 1993, at just 19, left the film industry and her fans in shock. Among those deeply affected was Shah Rukh Khan, who made his silver screen debut opposite her in Deewana (1992).

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In an emotional throwback interview with NDTV, SRK shared how stunned he was by the news of her untimely death. “She was stunning as an actor. She was most unlike an actor, like I thought of myself,” said Shah Rukh.

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The duo also shared screen space in Dil Aashna Hai (1992). Recalling their camaraderie, SRK added, “I was a serious kind of guy and she was this completely whacky, fun-loving girl.” He fondly remembered one specific compliment from her: “She looked at me and said, ‘You’re not just an actor, you’re an institution.’ I was very touched by that.”

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Shah Rukh said he was in Delhi when he heard the devastating news. “I was sleeping, and they were playing my song ‘Aisi Deewangi’ from Deewana. I thought I’d made it big. I woke up and saw the news that she had died… She fell from a window. It was one of the biggest shocks,” he said. “I think I was supposed to do another film with her.”

Divya Bharti: A Star Gone Too Soon

Divya’s career had taken off rapidly—starting with Tamil cinema, she rose to fame in Telugu films like Bobbili Raja (1990) and Rowdy Alludu (1991). Her Hindi film debut came in Vishwatma (1991), followed by major hits like Shola Aur Shabnam, Balwaan, and Dil Hi Toh Hai.

In 1992 alone, she had 12 releases—two of them with Shah Rukh Khan.

More than 30 years later, her charm and talent remain unforgettable. And for Shah Rukh Khan, Divya Bharti will always be remembered as one of the brightest stars who left too soon.

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